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Informational/Educational Report
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ABC's: the development of educational brochures on the treatment of Abrasions, Bruises, Cuts, and Skin Tears, for the public and health care providers Harriett Loehne, PT, DPT, CWS, FCCWS, Caro Stennett, CTBS, Cindy Van Steelandt, PT, CWS, Donna Scemons, RN, MSN, FNP-C, CNS, CWOCN, Anne Myer, PT, GCS, CWS, Mary Haddow, RN,C, CWCN. The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Task Force for Public Awareness is a multi-disciplinary panel commissioned to develop and implement a campaign to increase public knowledge of the science of wound healing and of the existence of the association as a resource to consumers. For many people management of minor wounds has not changed to keep up with advances in knowledge. The goal of this campaign is to publish a series of educational brochures, each with a focus on distinct skin issues. During preliminary discussions, it became evident that the medical community at large also would benefit from an educational campaign. Therefore, two versions of information and instructions were developed: one for the general public, one for health care professionals. With division of the Task Force into four committees, the first committee began work on brochures to address the treatment of minor wounds. Members agreed the most common wounds managed by the public are Abrasions, Bruises, Cuts, and Skin Tears. The title came easily: The ABC's of Skin and Wound Care. After two years of research and with approval by the Board of Directors, the committee is excited to present the public and professional brochures on treatment of minor wounds. Each wound type, illustrated with a color photograph, has essential information addressing etiology, risk factors, cautions, and treatment AAWC members will receive a copy of the initial brochures, which also can be downloaded by anyone at no charge if used for educational purposes. Subsequent tools will be provided to AAWC members online as a membership benefit. It is anticipated that the information will lay a strong foundation to support ongoing education of the health care community and the public regarding AAWC and advances in wound healing. . |
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